ANG YAMAN NG PANGALANG FILIPINO

ISANG TESAURO NG MGA PANGALANG FILIPINO

PARA SA INYONG SANGGOL AT IBA PANG GAMIT
 ABBREVIATIONS

Akl Aklanon Gad Gaddang

Apa Apayaw Grk Greek

Ar Arabic Iba Iba

Bad Badyaw Ibl Ibaloi

Bag Bagobo Ibg Ibanag

Bat Batak If Ifugao

Bhl Bohol llt Ilongot

Bis Bisaya llk Ilokano

Bkl Bikol Ind Indonesian

Bla Blaan Ir Iraya

BM Buhid Mangyan Isg Isneg

Buk Bukidnon Isn Isinay

Btk Bontok Itb Itbayat

Ch Chinese Itg Itneg

DM Dibabaon Mandaya (Minandaya) Itw Itawis

Dum Dumagat Ivt Ivatan

Han Hanunoo JM Jama Mapun

Hlg Hiligaynon Kal Kalinga

Kan Kankanay Seb Sebuano

Kin Kinaray-a SI Sagada, Igorot

Kpm Kapampangan Sk Sanskrit

Kuy Kuyunin SL Samar, Leyte

Mag Magahat SM Sarangani Manobo

Mal Malayan Sp Spanish

Mang Mangguangan Sub Subanon

Mnb Manobo Sul Sulu

Mar Maranaw Sur Surigao

Mas Masbate Tar Tarlac

Mgd Magindanaw Tau Tausug

Mnd Mandaya Tbl Tiboli

Mns Mansaka Tbw Tagbanwa

Mnv Manuvu Tg Tagalog

Nbl Nabaloy Tgb Tagabili

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OTg Old Tagalog Tgk Tagakaolo

Pal Palawan Ting Tingian

Pil Pilipino Tir Tiruray

Png Pangasinan Yak Yakan

Sbl Sambales Ygd Yogad

 NAMES RECOMMENDED FOR BOYS

ADIL Ar. Tau. Upright, just, honest

Sl. Ability, capability, aptitude

AGA Bkl. Tomorrow

Hlg. Seb. SL. Morning
Kpm. Peaceful, tranquil
SL. Morning, early, timely
Tg. Earliness

AGANI Mar. llk. Harvest

AGGANI Gad. Harvest

ALAM Akl. Hlg. Tg. Knowledge, wisdom

Ar. Mar. Tau.
Yak. Universe
Bkl. Prudence
Kpm. Generosity

ALDO Kpm. Sun

ALIM Mgd. Intelligent, infinitely wise

Seb. Heal
Tau. Religious wise man

ALLAD Mnb. Mnd. Lead, guide

ALLAM Mgd. Universe

ALO Tg. Cheer for the disconsolate,

the disappointed, the anxious,
etc.,

AMAL Ar. Good deed, action

Mar. Spiritual desire, spiritual goal
Mgd. Deeds, good deeds

ARAM Bkl. To know, to be aware of

SL. Knowledge, learning
Bkl. Intelligence

ARAW Ivt. Tg. Sun

ARO Png. Love, to love

ASA Bkl. Ind. Kpm.

Mal. Seb. Sk.
Tg. Hope

AYO Akl. Hlg. Seb. Fineness, goodness

llk. Instinct, natural impulse

BANNAWAG llk. Dawn

BAYANI Bkl. Heroine

llk. Kpm. Sbl.
Seb. SL. Tg. Hero
Png. Hero, heroism, bravery

BIKAS llk. Straight, vigor

Tg. Briskness, spriteness

DAKILA Kpm. Tg. Great

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DANGAL Bkl. Kpm. Tg. Honor, repute, honesty

DANI Seb. Persuade, win over,

convince, captivate, allure

DANIW Han. Powerful, invisible being who

does good
llk. Poem, verse, rhyme,
to sing

DIWA Tg. Consciousness, substance, soul;

life or vital principle
Kpm. Tg. Spirit, thought

DIWANG Tg. Celebrate, feast

EDEL Mnb. Gem

GANI Bm. Mas. Harvest

GARI Mar. Friend

GILAS Kpm. Tg. Heroic character or quality;

strong determination

HAMILI Seb. Noble, distinguished, respected,

honored

IGI Tg. State or quality of being good;

fitness, goodness, excellence,
orderliness, methodicalness
INARO Png. Darling, sweetheart, beloved

IROG Tg. Appellation for the beloved,

darling; fondness, affection

ISIG Tg. Force of will power

JAN Yak. Cause, reason

JARI Sul. Succeed

KADAR Tau. Destiny, faith

KARIM Ar. Mar. Generous, kind

KASIL Png. Strength, vigor, power; health

KER Mar. Soul, spirit, disposition

KISIG Kpm. Tg. Elegance, specially in dress;

briskness, spriteliness; gallantry;
gracefulness (appropriate only
to men)

LASIG Tau. Activity, liveliness, vigor, energy

LAKANDIWA Tg. Great soul, great mind

LAKANDULA Tg. Great entertainer or noble

dramatist

LAKAS Kpm. Tg. Strength, vigor

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LAYA Kpm. Tg. Freedom, emancipation

LIKAS Seb. Genuine

Tg. Inborn, natural, innate

MADIWA Tg. Full of substance, spirit, verve,

vitality

MAGDANGAL Tg. To render honor

MAGDIWANG Tg. To celebrate

MAGILAS Kpm. Tg. Heroic, great

MAGITING Kpm. Tg. Triumph, to be victorious

MAGTANGGOL Tg. To defend (self)

MAHAR Akl. Dear

MAIROG Tg. Loving, adoring, affectionate

MAISIG Tg. Strong-willed

MAKISIG Tg. Genteel, gallant, elegant,

tastefully ornate in dress,
furnishings, etc.; marked by
grace and refinement, as in
style, manners or taste; refined;
marked by ingenuity and
simplicity, lively, spirited.

MALAYA Kpm. Tg. Free, emancipated

MARANGAL Tg. Honorable, reputable, honest.

MASIDHA Tg. Intense, potent, strong, effective.

NASUDI llk. Illustrious, renowned, famous,

celebrated

PALAR Png. Lucky, fortunate

PANTAS Bkl. Kpm. Mg.

Tg. Savant

RAEM llk. Dignity

RAGSA Isg. Joy, mirth, pleasure, gaiety

RAMIL Mar. Reason, argument

RAYA Isg. To grow

RAYAW Han. Esteem, value, praise

RAYO llk. Admiration; to be attracted

to, to be pleased with, be fond of
RIGON Bkl. Strength

SADEL Btk. Strong

SARIG Bkl. Strength, invincibility, durability

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SIBOL Tg. Growth, as of plants, human

body, etc.

SIDHA Tg. Activeness, diligence; industry

Tg. Esteem, respect as part of
character; perfection

SIGLA Tg. Liveliness, animation

SIKAT Tg. Rise or appearance, as of sun,

moon, stars, etc.
Png. Tg. Brilliance, splendor, glitter

SINAG Bkl. llk. Kpm. Png.

Tg. Ray of light.
Png. Sunbeam, moonbeam, glow
Tau. Brightness, glory, radiance

SUDI llk. Purity

Isg. Brilliance

TAGUMPAY Hlg. Seb. Sl. Tg. Victory, success

TAL Kpm. Native, indigenous

Seb. Full-fledged, genuine

TANI llk. Pledge

ULIRAN Tg. Model, pattern, standard

WARI Tg. Deliberation, reflection,

meditation
Bagobo Man’s name; one of the children
of the first parents in Bagobo
mythology.

WILI Kpm. Hlg. Sl. Interest, appreciation

Tg. Enjoyment, fondness
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ALAYA Kpm. Dawn of day

ALIMA Seb. To take care of, to cultivate

ALIMYON SL. Fragrance, aroma, scent, odor,

perfume

ALINAAY llk. Smoothness, calmness,

placidness

AMI Mgd. Perceived by feeling or

touching

AMIS Mar. Sweetness

AMMI lbg. Sweetness

ANI Akl. Btk. Hlg.

lbg. Png. Sbl.
Sul. Tau. Tg. Harvest
Bkl. Seb. SL. To harvest

ANNI lbg. Spring

AYA Han. Affection

Tau. Term of endearment for a
little girl
Tg. Delightfulness, pleasantness

BEYA llt. Honor, wisdom

BIGHANI Tg. Allurement, fascination

BINI Bkl. Charming, modest, sweet

Ch. Tg. Modesty, coyness
Tbw. Seed, seedling
Bkl. Purity

BITUIN Tg. Star

BIYAYA Akl. Mercy

Bkl. Kpm. Tg. Grace
Tg. Bounty, favor given; blessings,
good fortune

DALISAY Akl. Hlg. Mar.

Png. Seb. SL.
Tg. Pure
Tg. Immaculate.
Bkl. High quality of gold

DAMIL Otg. Daintiness, gentleness,

softness

DARISAY llk. Of good quality, pure, clear

Mar. Greatness

DAWANI Bkl. First woman of the world

believed to have designed and
woven the rainbow,
mythological goddess; rainbow

DIAYA llk. Gift-giving, offering

Ivt. Hero
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DILAG Hlg. Tg. Gorgeousness, lustrous beauty;

splendor;
Isg. Light

DINANG Isg. Kindness, benevolence

DIWATA Mnd. God, deity; specifically, the

supreme being
Tg. Muse, beautiful, lovely queen,
fairy
Kpm. Seb. Tg. Nymph, goddess
Seb. Supernatural being

DURRI Tau. A precious gem

EMA Mns. Be glad

EMIS Mnb. Sweet

HAMIS Bkl. Sweetness, joy

HIMAYA Hlg. Kin. Heaven

Seb. Bliss
Mnb. SL. Happiness
Akl. SL. Glory

HIRAYA Bis. Imagination

Tg. Vision

HIYAS Hlg. Tg. Gem, precious stone

Seb. Good qualities of a jewel
SL. Jewel

IDDA Isg. To give

IGAYA Tg. Delight, charm; attraction

IWI Tg. Possession or acquisition,

as of talent, beauty, etc.

KAIYA SL. Nature

LANAY Hlg. To shine, glisten, be lustrous

llk. Mildness, gentleness, charm
(as of the eyes), modesty
Tau. Silk, sweet

LANGIT Tg. Sky, heaven

LENE Kan. Beautiful, pretty, fine, lovely

LIDAY Btk. Good fortune

LIGAYA Bkl. Kpm. Tg. Happiness

LIKET Png. Delight, pleasantness; merriment,

cheer, gaiety, joy, happiness,
glory

LILINI Mgd. Joy, gladness; love

LIMAYA Tau. Free, independent

LINGAY llk. Joy, happiness, entertainment.

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LINGLINGAY llk. Joy, happiness, entertainment,

amusement

LINI Mar. Joyfulness

LINING Tg. Reflection, meditation,

awareness

LINNAAY llk. Calmness

LIWAY Png. Become clear

LIWAYWAY Tag. Dawn

LUMANAY Tg. Mildness, gentleness

LUMAY Ibg. Dew, dewdrop

Seb. SL. Charm, magical love potion;
draw someone irresistibly with
an attractive quality

LUMENE Kpm. Mildness, gentleness, modesty

LUMI Tg. Gentleness, and softness of

manners

LUNINGNING Tg. Scintillation

LUWALHATI Tg. Glory

MAAN Bkl. Careful, cautious, care

Hlg. To know, to be aware of,
to understand

MABINI Tg. Modest

Bkl. Pure

MAGAYON Bkl. Kin. Mas. Beautiful

MALIWAY Png. Clear

MALUMI Tg. Gentle and soft mannered

MANINGNING Tg. Brilliant

MANIS Sm. Beautiful

Tau. Beauty, charm

MARAYAW Tau. Fineness, goodness

MARILAG Hlg. Tg. Gorgeous

MARIKIT Bkl. Beautiful

Tg. Radiant, scintillating

MASADYA Hlg. Glad

Kin. Cheerful

MASANTING Png. Nice, pleasant

MATIMYAS Bkl. Kpm. Tg. Genuine and pure love,

regard, loyalty, etc.

MAYAN Mgd. Dawn

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MAYUMI Kpm. Tg. Modest, gentle

MAYUNI Pll. Tender, delicate, mild

MI Tbl. Sweet.

MIH Bla. Sweetness

MUTYA Bkl. Jewel

Seb. SL. Precious gem with magical properties
Hlg. Tg. Pearl
Kpm. All the three meanings above
llk. Pearl, precious stone
llk. An amulet, charm

NAPIYA Isg. Good, agreeable, handsome

(girls)

NILAY Tg. Meditation, reflection

NINGNING Kpm. Tg. Brilliance, splendor

OYA Btk. Considerate

PAMAYA Tbw. Faith

PIA llk. Health, well-being

Mar. Good
Png. Confidence, trust

PIA lbg. Ltw. Fineness, goodness

Mar. Good, well, plentiful
llk. Health, well-being,
healthiness
Png. Confidence, trust

PIYA Isg. Goodness, agreeableness,

handsomeness
Mag. Beauty
Ir. Good, well

PURI Bkl. Kpm. Png.

Tg. Honor, fame
Kpm. Tg. Praise, virtue, goodness
Dum. Honor, praise

SADIA llk. Gentleness, tenderness,

graciousness, kindness
consideration, grace, tact,
elegance, fineness

SADIYA Seb. Lively and gay

SAHAYA Mgd. Splendor, clarity

Tau. Rays of light, brightness

SANGHAYA Tg. Honor, dignity, great personal

charm (especially of women)

SANIATA llk. Jewel, precious stone, gem,

spiritual wealth

SARANAY llk. Aid, help, consolation

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SARIGHANI Tg. Youthful charm (from sariwang

bighani)

SINAGTALA Tg. Ray of light from a bright star

or planet.

SINANG Mar. Sunshine

SINTA Kpm. Tg. Love between man and woman,

love of man for the deity, love of
country, in a legend of the Kahoy
Dalaga plant, Sinta, was the
queen of Bantugan

TAALA Ar. Sublime, exalted

TALA Ir. Morning star

Kpm. Tg. Bright star, planet
Tg. Mythological goddess of the stars

TALNA llk. Calmness, peace

TARA Bkl. (Meaning behold) in a Bicol

legend, a woman whose beauty
and loveliness is like that of a
goddess

TIMYAS Bkl. Kpm. Tg. Glamorous reference to the

genuiness and purity of love,
regard, loyalty, etc., pure,
genuine, real, selected

WANI Btk. Now

Tg. Congeniality

YUMI Kpm. Tg. Modesty, gentleness of manner

SL. Tg. Soft, tender, delicate, humble,
Refined
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ADLAW Hlg. Mgd. Seb.

SL. Sun
Bkl. Buk. But.
Mgd. Hlg. Seb.
SL. Tau Day, daytime

AGA Kpm. Peaceful, tranquil

ALAY Hlg. Png. Tg. Offering

ALAM Akl. Hlg. Tg. Knowledge, wisdom

Ar. Mar. Mgd.
Tau. Yak. Universe
Bkl. Prudence
Kpm. Generosity

ALAYA Kpm. Dawn of day

ALDAW Bkl. llk. SM Day, daytime

Bkl. lr. SM Sun

ALIM Mgd. Intelligent, infinitely wise

Seb. Heal
Tau. Religious wise man

ALLAD Mnb. Mnd. Lead, guide

ALLO Ibg. Charity

ALO Tg. Cheer for the disconsolate,

the disappointed, the anxious,
etc.

AMMI lbg. Sweetness

AMMIRIS llk. Careful analysis, close

observation

ANDEL Yak. Trust

ANI Akl. Bkl. Btk.

Hlg. Ibg. llk.
Mar. Png. Sbl.
Seb. SL. Sul.
Tav. Tg. Harvest

ANNIWEN lvt. Adore

ARAM Bkl. SL. Be aware of, to know,

knowledge, learning, intelligence

ANNI lbg. Spring

ARAS Mar. Heaven

Tau. Divine Kingdom

ARAW Hlg. lvt. Tg. Sun

Ivt. Tg. Day

ARO Png. Love, to love

ASA Bkl. Ind. Kpm.

Mal. Seb. Sk.
Tg. Hope
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ASE Sm. Yak. Mercy

ASI llk. Pity, mercy, compassion; charity

AYO Akl. Hlg. Seb. Fineness, goodness

llk. Instinct, natural impulse,
agreeableness, attractiveness

AWIT Hlg. Seb. Tg. Song, chant, hymn

BANAAG Akl. Ray of light

Hlg. SL. Tg. Distant glitter or radiance; soft
Ray; glimmer
Hlg. Daybreak, morning light
Bkl. Beam/ray of light
Seb. Ray of light

BANYUHAY Tg. Metamorphosis (from bagong +

anyo + buhay)

BENAR Mar. Mnb. True, truly

BIGHANI Tg. Allurement, fascination

BIKAS IIk. Strength, vigor

Tg. Briskness, spriteness

BIYAYA Bkl. Kpm. Tg. Grace

Tg. 1. Bounty, favor given.
2. Blessings, good fortune

BUHAY Bkl. Tg. Life

BUNYI Tg. Illustrious, distinguished

BUSILAK Kpm. Tg. World, earth

DAKILA Kpm. Tg. Great

DALISAY Akl. Hlg. Mar.

Png. Seb. SL.
Tg. Pure, immaculate
Bkl. High quality of gold

DANGAL Bkl. Kpm. Tg. Honor, repute, honesty

DARISAY llk. Of good quality, pure clear

Mar. Greatness, magnanimity

DAYAW Akl. Beautify oneself

Akl. Lbg. Llk.
Isg. Seg. SI.
SL. To praise, extol, honor
Hlg. Glorify
Hlg. llk. Virtue, goodness
llk. Fame, glory
llk. Ltg. Honor, dignity, reputation
Sul. Goodness, improvement, beauty
Tau. Intrinsic goodness

DAYON Hlg. Continuous, permanent, lasting

SL. Permanent, forever, stable

DESEN Mnb. Strength, hardness

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DIAYA llk. Gift, offering

Ivt. Hero

DIWA Tg. 1. consciousness 2. Substance

3. soul; life or vital principle
Bkl. Kpm. Tg. Spirit; thought

EDEL Mnb. Gem

ELLUM Yak. Life

GABAY Tg. Guide, railing

GANI Bm. Harvest

GILIW Tg. Darling, fondness, affection

GITING Kpm. Tg. Heroic character or quality,

strong determination

HAMILI Seb. Noble, distinguished, respected,

honored

HAMIS Bkl. Sweet, sweetness, joy

HARAYA Bis. Imagination

HIMIG Tg. Melody, tune

HIRANG Tg. The chosen one, the one and

only

HIRAYA Bis. Imagination

Tg. Vision

IGI Tg. State or quality of being good;

fineness, goodness, excellence,
orderliness, methodicalness

ILAW Bkl. Hig. Mgd. Tau

Tg. Light, lamp, torch, i.e., anything
that is used to give light

INAM SL. Taste

Tg. Nicety, prettiness, goodness,
neatness, cleanliness,
orderliness, merit

IROG Tg. Appelation for the beloved,

Darling, fondness, affection

JAN Yak. Cause, reason

KALIPAY Han. Hlg. Merriment, cheer, gaiety, joy,

happiness
Kin. Happiness

KALIPAYAN Kuy, Sur. Happiness

SL. Rejoicing, enjoyment
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KASI Kpm. Mgd. Tg. Beloved person, dear one

Mar. Sul Love, affection
Png. Mercy
Tg. Grace, favor, affectionate
protection, protective love

KASIL Png. Strength, vigor, power, health

KATWIRAN Tg. Argument, reason, reasoning

KER Mar. Soul, spirit, disposition

KISLAP Kpm. Png. SL.

Tg. Sparkle, flash of brightness
Seb. Sparkle, gleam

LAWAG llk. Clarity, brightness

Sl. Light, to light the way

LAYA Kpm Tg. Freedom, emancipation

LIKAS Seb. Genuine

Tg. Inborn, natural innate

LINANG If. Glow, glow from fire, firely

Pal. Luster
Tg. Cultivated, developed, cultured

LINAW Bkl. Clear, to become clear

Hlg. Iik. Mgd.
Tg. Clearness
Png. Dum. Seb.
Tau. Calm, free of agitation or
excitement, peace
LINAAY llk. Calmness

LIPAY Akl. Han. Hlg. Joy, happiness

Seb. Glad, gladness

LIWANAG Bkl. Clear, vivid

Tg. Light
Mnb. To enlighten someone

LIYAG Tg. Darling, beloved, dear

LUWALHATI Tg. Glory

MAAN Bkl. Care

Hlg. To know, to be aware of,
understand, learning from
experience
Mnb. Memory, recollection

MAAYO Hlg. Seb. Fine, good

MAAYON Mar. Cordial, cheerful

MABIKAS Tg. Elegant

MABINI Tg. Modest

MADIWA Tg. Full of substance, spirit, verve,

vitality

MAGDANGAL Tg. To render honor

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MAGILIW Tg. Affectionate, having or

expressing affection, loving, fond

MAGITING Kpm. Heroic, great

MAHAL Bkl. Hlg. lbg.

Tg. Much love, beloved, dear,
Seb. SL. Dear
Sul. Precious, rare

MAIGI Tg. Fine, good, excellent, orderly

sufficient

MAIROG Tg. Loving, adoring, affectionate

MALAYA Kpm. Tg. Free, emancipated

MALIPAYON Buk. Bat. Hlg.

Kin. SL. Seb.
Sur. Happy

MANIS Tau. Beauty, charm

MARANGAL Tg. Honorable, reputable, honest

MARAYAW Tau. Fine, good

MASINAG Tau. Bright, radiant, shiny as with

heavenly bodies

MASIDHA Tg. Perfect

MASINING Tg. Artistic

MATIMYAS Bkl. Kpm. Tg. Genuine and pure love, regard

Loyalty, etc.

MITHI Seb. Ideal, virtue,

Tg. Idealistic ambition, vehement
wish, continued longing

NAIMNAS llk. Elegant, handsome, comely,

graceful

NASUDI llk. Brilliant, lustrous, shining;

eminent, illustrious, renowned,
famous, distinguished,
celebrated; exalted, noble

PAG-ASA Bkl. Tg. Hope

PAHAM Tg. Sage, erudite

PANTAS Bkl. Sage, scholar

Kpm. Mgd. Tg. Savant

PATNUBAY Tg. Guide, escort, companion

PITHAYA Tg. Longing, deep, desire, long

nursed wish

RAEM llk. Dignity

RAMIL Mar. Reason, argument

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RANYAG llk. Brightness, brilliance, luster

RAYA lsg. To grow

SAHAYA Mgd. Splendor, clarity

Tau. Rays of light, brightness
Yak. Clear

SANGHAYA Tg. Honor, dignity; great personal

charm (especially of women)

SANYAN Yak. Calm, peaceful

SARIGHANI Tg. (from sariwang bighani)

Youthful charm

SIDHA Tg. Esteem, respect, as part of

character, perfection

SIDHAYA Tg. Eloquence

SIGLIWA Tg. Inspiration (from sigla + diwa)

SIKAT Tg. Rise of appearance, as of sun,

moon, stars, etc.
Png. Tg. Brilliance, splendor, glitter

SILAG lsg. Wise, experienced, having

sense
Seb. Ray, beam
SL. Bkl. Transparency

SILANG Kpm. Tg. Rise, rising (of sun, moon, stars,

planets, etc.)
Tg. Birth
ltg. Brilliance
Isg. Moonlight

SINAG Bkl. Glow in the sky of a distant light

llk. Kpm. Mgd.
Png. Tau. Tg. Ray of light
Png. Sunbeam, moonbean, glow
Tau. Brightness, glory, radiance

SINAMAR llk. Ray of light

SINAR Mar. Sunray; ray of light

Isg. Clear-sighted

SINING Tg. Art; reflection, meditation

SUDI Iik. Isg. Brilliance, luster

TAGUMPAY Hlg. Seb. SL.

Tb. Victory; success

TANGLAW Ch. Tg. Light, illumination

TIMYAS Bkl. Kpm. Tg Glamorous reference to the

genuiness and purity of love,
regard, loyalty, etc.; pure,
genuine, real; selected

ULIRAN Tg. Model, pattern, standard

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WAGAS Hlg. Kpm. Mnb.

Tg. Pure
Ilk. Method, way
Seb. Pure, unmixed (gold)

WANAG llk. Clear, open, distinct, readily

perceptible

WILI Bkl. Hlg. Kpm.

SL. Tg. Interest, appreciation,
Enjoyment, fondness